The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Council For European Urbanism Moving In Germany
The Council for European Urbanism, formed last September, has now formed its first national branch, with some new members calling for a sharper focus for the organisation.
Friday Funny: Map Of Homer Simpson's Hometown
A detailed map of Springfield, USA, the hometown of animated TV series family "The Simpsons."
Phoenix Transportation Debate Gets Heated
Political warfare erupts in Arizona over Maricopa County's $15.8 billion transportation plan. Mayors crash an opponent's private press conference.
Prince And Architects Make Up
The row that started 20 years ago when Prince Charles described a proposed Modernist addition to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London, as a "monstrous carbuncle" appears to be at an end.
Old Malls Vs. New Malls
A clash in Glendale, CA between a traditional mall and new 'lifestyle center' may be only the beginning.
Open-space Initiative Draws Criticism
Pundits say there may be legal and financial snags with the Utah open-space measure to be voted on in November
Rebuilding Mississippi's Bridges
Many of the Mississippi River's 100-plus crossings are reaching the end of their design life and planners all along the river are investigating rehabilitation and replacements.
Housing Prices Rise, Sales Cooling In So. California
The region posts a 20.4% year-over-year increase in prices in August, but only Riverside and San Bernardino show gains in the number sold.
Put Revolution Back In Rail~Volution
Steve Raney issues a challenge to the Smart Land Use movement on the eve of the Rail~Volution conference.
Extending Commuter Rail South Of Providence
New rail line's two stations would significantly reduce commuter traffic on highways into Providence.
Groups Charge New Rules Eliminate Public Participation
The advocacy organizations Public Citizen and the Nuclear Information and Resource Service will be arguing in a Boston court that new Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rules intended to increase "efficiency" in nuclear reactor licensing.
Market Moving To Smart Growth
Smart growth shows results in the Twin Cities.
Big Dig Springs Big Leak
Boston's artery tunnel springs a leak, baffling engineers and snarling traffic.
Hurricane Ivan May Not Be The Last
Hurricane Ivan, one of the most powerful recent Atlantic storms may not be the last.
Teenage Building Inspector Hired, Then Resigns
A 19-year-old is hired as a building inspector, then resigns after a media report raises questions about his experience.
A Towering Example Of Green Architecture
The Freedom Tower at Ground Zero will feature energy-efficient technology, solar panels, and the world's first urban wind farm. The building designed to be the world's tallest would also be an icon for environment-friendly architecture.
Walking In Los Angeles
Los Angeles resident Neil Hopper decides to explore L.A. on foot, and chronicles his weekly adventures.
A Global Warning?
Scientists claim man-made climate change is linked to the recent devastating hurricanes.
Beating A Builder At His Own Game?
Architects are trying to outsmart developers in the market with smaller projects of their own.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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